Have you had enough, Miss Vampire? It's time to get down to business.

It was the one that "greeted" him at the beginning.

"Dear guest, you conducted two transactions at tonight's tea party." The monster's hollow eyes scanned the long parchment scroll in his hand, which dragged on the ground. "One is with guest number 19, and the other is with guest number 8... The items you need to hand over to guest number 19 include..."

“It’s all there.”

Lor took off the mask and returned it to the zombie rabbit, then raised his chin towards the pile of holy water and other things that had been moved here in advance.

"Tsk, that's quite a lot."

The monster complained softly, checked it, and then started to move it.

At this time, Lor was already eager to see Isabella, but in order to avoid exposing his identity, he had no choice but to wait helplessly.

Fortunately, this zombie rabbit was quite nimble and moved all the things into the dark blue door in just a few trips.

The last time it came back, it brought with it a heavy purse, a crimson conch with a rather twisted shape, and a small wooden box.

I think they should be the 500 gold coins from the vampire Lucinda, the extraordinary item used for long-distance communication, and the "Fire Demon Remains" from Ms. No. 19.

"I can guarantee that both of these extraordinary items are genuine," Zombie Rabbit said slowly. "As for the amount of gold coins, you'll need to count them yourself."

"No need." Lor had no intention of counting money.

He looked up at the clock and found that it was already one in the morning. Tonight's tea party lasted a full hour.

"Okay then." Zombie Rabbit shrugged and bowed politely to Lor. "Good night, my dear guest. I look forward to seeing you again."

Finally left.

After the door and the monster disappeared, Lor waited for about a minute to be on the safe side, until the remaining abnormal spiritual energy in the room completely disappeared. Then he changed back to his original appearance and called out Isabella's name:

"Are you okay, Isabella?"

"...I'm fine."

Lor's vision began to overlap again, which meant that Isabella had opened her eyes.

She walked out of the empty room next door, crossed the corridor, and came to Lor's door, who had already stood up to greet her.

When they met again, they held hands tightly, and the tingling feeling like an electric current surged through their bodies again, and the "sensory sharing" state was lifted.

"I'm sorry, Lor..."

Isabella lowered her pretty face, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. She looked quite annoyed, like a child who had done something wrong:

"I was too impulsive just now. I lost my mind the moment I heard that guy's voice and didn't think things through... I haven't recovered yet, so I'm probably no match for Lucinda. If she really comes, we'll... Anyway, it's my fault that I've implicated you!"

"What's there to apologize for? That's not like you at all."

Lor raised his finger and wiped away the tears from Isabella's eyes: "Don't forget, we are bound by a contract. You are my 'master', how dare I disobey the master's orders?"

"But, but...but you're so reckless to bring her here! If I can't defeat her, won't you be doomed too?"

"Don't worry, I'm doing this because I have a chance of winning," Lor consoled him. "Have you heard that a 'Saint Lady' will be visiting Gordon City soon?"

"Saint?"

"Yes, Her Excellency Angelica, a fifth-level warrior! Although a fifth-level transcendent isn't much of a bulwark against the enemy we're about to face, Her Excellency the Saint is undoubtedly surrounded by exceptionally powerful guards. According to gossip I heard earlier from the captain's office, there's at least one demigod among them!"

"You mean, to join forces with the people in the church?" Isabella was a little surprised.

"Don't forget, I'm a member of the church," Lor said with a wry smile. "As long as I tell the captain the news that 'Vampire Lucinda will soon appear in Gordon City,' the church will mobilize all available forces to set up a tight net in Gordon City! Then, your enemy will have no way to escape!"

As for how to reveal the news to Captain Roninna, I have to think carefully about the methods.

I can't reveal Isabella's true identity, nor can I reveal that I participated in the Dark Moon Society meeting... I'll consider the specific details later.

"Really...no problem?"

Isabella was still a little unsure and unconsciously pulled Lor's sleeve lightly.

"I swear in the name of the Holy Light."

Lor half-jokingly raised two fingers:

"Don't worry, the church will give 200% of its effort... If we can truly eliminate the infamous 'Vampire Lucinda' in one fell swoop, not only me, but the entire Gordon City Exorcist Squad will be credited with a great achievement! You have no idea, these people in our church are crazy about wanting credit!"

"Hmph, you guy, in the end it's all about making a contribution! Miss Kuiben was just a little touched!" Isabella reached out and pinched Lor, and she seemed to be in a much better mood.

"However, I'm still a little curious," Lor asked tentatively, "What's the grudge between you and that vampire named Lucinda?"

"This..." Isabella looked hesitant.

"If you don't want to say it, you don't have to. Just pretend I didn't ask."

"It's okay." Isabella shook her head, as if she had made up her mind. "You are my destiny. Logically, I shouldn't keep these things from you... Actually, that woman is my 'sister'."

Lor was stunned for a moment:

"elder sister?"

42. Methods of Seeking Death

For humans living on earth today, this happened a long, long time ago.

But in Isabella's memory, it is not far away.

As clear as yesterday.

“…I want to die.”

In the dark and deep hall, the girl with silver hair and red eyes muttered to herself, her eyes empty and dark.

She had tried many things, but nothing worked.

He cut his wrist with a knife, but the wound healed completely before it had time to bleed.

After jumping into the fire, she was not hurt at all until the firewood burned out. Only the clothes on her body were burned.

After a few days of fasting, she began to feel cramps in her abdomen, but as time passed, the pain became bearable, and in the end she even got used to it.

Even the sunlight couldn't hurt her at all.

"You are a noble being, created by the personal embrace of True Ancestor Lilith. Please refrain from these self-destructive actions, Princess Isabella."

A mid-level vampire dressed as a maid came up to her and spoke, her indifferent voice echoing endlessly in the empty hall: "Well, it's time to study. Please continue reading the book you didn't finish yesterday."

"roll!"

Isabella's eyes were wide with anger, and a huge, violent, and uncontrollable spiritual power surged out.

The mid-level vampire dressed as a maid was split in half in an instant!

But then, some threads made of flesh and blood spread out from the cross-section, reconnecting the body that had been split in two. In less than half a minute, the maid was restored to her original state.

"It's alright if you do this to me, but there are still many human servants in this castle. I hope you'll show them mercy, Princess... Although, even if you do kill them, it won't matter."

"Monster..." Witnessing such an incredible scene, Isabella hugged her shoulders with both hands, her slender body trembling.

Now, I am also a monster like her.

A hateful vampire.

...The girl named Isabella was a descendant of the nobility. She had never had to worry about food and clothing since she was a child and was loved in every way.

Like flowers carefully nurtured in a greenhouse, they are completely unaware of the dangers and madness of this world.

Until one day, the familiar life came to an abrupt end.

The emerging "Blood Kingdom" continued to expand, and many of the surrounding lands that originally belonged to humans were all annexed, including the territory owned by Isabella's father.

In the blood and fire, everything of the past is gone.

Father, mother, brothers and sisters, and servants in the house all turned into cold corpses.

As for Isabella herself, she was supposed to die that day.

But for some reason, she survived... When she was dying, she was suddenly embraced by the "True Ancestor Lilith" and became a monster called a vampire that could not be killed by ordinary means.

It is said that it has been a long time since the True Ancestor Lilith has granted the First Embrace to a mortal.

This is a rare honor.

Therefore, among the vampires, the youngest princess was honored as "the Blessed One".

However, for Isabella herself, this was not a blessing at all.

But a curse.

"Her Majesty the Queen has ordered that you may not leave this castle until you have learned all the knowledge and etiquette required of a 'Blood Princess' and have fully mastered your own extraordinary powers."

The maid who had just been split in two by Isabella's uncontrolled spiritual power, but had now completely recovered, said without any emotion:

"This castle is surrounded by a powerful barrier personally set up by Her Majesty the Queen. You cannot escape with your current strength. And with your strong vitality, you can't commit suicide even if you want to. So I suggest you stop being so stubborn..."

"If you complete Her Majesty the Queen's request soon, you will be able to leave here sooner. After that, whether you decide to accept a new identity and live on, or to seek death in the Church of Holy Light or other organizations hostile to vampires, it is your freedom."

“…That’s what you said.”

Isabella gritted her teeth and nodded reluctantly.

At that time, she had only one thought in her mind -

If I leave here, I will die.

……

Isabella couldn't remember how many years she had stayed in that empty and cold castle.

Winter comes and summer goes, spring goes and winter comes.

The human servants in the castle were replaced one after another.

All of these people were very flattering and obedient to the "little princess", but at the same time, there was a certain fanaticism and desire in their eyes when they looked at Isabella.

她心里明白.

What these people long for is nothing more than the First Embrace, or to sign a contract with me, become my followers, and gain extraordinary powers from then on.

……boring.

She ignored these people and only focused on completing her original goal.

Practicing the complicated court etiquette and social dances every day was not difficult for her since she came from an aristocratic family.

What really gave her a headache were the books in the library that contained all kinds of extraordinary knowledge.

Each of these books was as thick as a brick. Some were about the principles and composition of magic, some told the history of major supernatural organizations, and some contained illustrations of supernatural creatures, various myths, legends, and anecdotes...

The contents were all difficult to understand and profound, and it would take Isabella several months to read just one of them.

In addition to this, it is necessary to practice and implement your extraordinary abilities every day.

At the same time, the outside world is gradually changing.

After becoming a vampire, Isabella's hearing became exceptionally sharp. Even through thick walls, she could hear the servants' idle chatter.

At the beginning, what they talked about most was the political situation in the Blood Kingdom and the struggle for power among the princes and princesses.

The so-called princes and princesses were, like Isabella, the "first generation" vampires, personally embraced by the True Ancestor Lilith. Isabella didn't care for them, but after hearing them so many times, she memorized the names of these "brothers and sisters."

Later, the servants said that "True Ancestor Lilith" fell into a long sleep and had not been seen for a long time.

People were worried that without the checks and balances of the True Ancestor, the princes and princesses would become enemies of each other. At that time, the great vampire kingdom would be torn apart... If things go wrong, there might even be a worry of national destruction!

Hum, isn't that better?

Isabella thought.

Later, the castle became quieter and quieter, and the servants left one after another... Soon, Isabella was the only one left in the place.

Perhaps, the so-called vampire kingdom has really perished.

But at this point, none of this matters.

Hunger and loneliness couldn't kill her. Isabella continued to study and train day by day until she had complete control over her own strength.

And this power is enough for her to break through the barrier set up by "True Ancestor Lilith" herself.

I am free.

Isabella thought as she stepped out of the gate of the deserted castle.

Her plan was to find a Holy Light Church and confess her identity... There must be extraordinary people in the church who are powerful enough to restrain high-level vampires.

I can finally die.